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Dementia care homes in Tamworth

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There are 6 dementia care homes in and around Tamworth on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Meadowyrthe, with 41 beds. The most recent inspection was at Lane House Residential Care Home in July 2023.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
50%

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Tamworth

Care homes in Tamworth (6)

★ With family reviews

All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Evergreen House Residential HomeRequires improvement · May 2023On request326.3 mi—1.2 mi
Lane House Residential Care HomeGood · Sept 2023On request336.3 mi—1.1 mi
Linden Lodge Residential HomeRequires improvement · Sept 2022On request348.5 mi—4.3 mi
MeadowyrtheGood · Jul 2025On request417.2 mi—0.2 mi
Standon HouseRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request317.2 mi—0.1 mi
Wilnecote Rest HomeGood · Apr 2019On request376.7 mi—2.6 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Tamworth in numbers

50% of Tamworth’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 6 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£941
LargestMeadowyrthe (41 beds)
Most recently inspectedLane House Residential Care Home (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Dementia 6 · Respite 2
Average house price, Tamworth (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£230,478
Good3
Requires improvement3
Average weekly fees
  • Staffordshire average£1,028/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Staffordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tamworth

The average house price in Tamworth is £230,478, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£230,478
Detached
£370,873
Semi-detached
£234,957
Terraced
£195,018
Flats & maisonettes
£116,738

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Tamworth

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 26% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

187 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime89
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting19
  • Public order17
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Tamworth

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Dementia Caring

The charity provides support to families living with dementia in the Tamworth and Lichfield areas

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199504)
Charity

Step Forward Stroke Support Group

The Group was formed to help support Stroke Survivors Carers and their families.We meet up every couple of months to chat and to share our experiences.And to offer help and support where ever we can

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1145403)
Charity

Age UK Coventry

Our main activities comprise five areas: Information & Advice - responding to enquiries from older people. Advocacy and appointeeship - providing financial administration and representation.…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096112)

Tamworth: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+60.9%
Projected change in Tamworth, 2025 to 2035 (1,715 to 2,760). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.8%
Projected change in Tamworth, 2025 to 2035 (15,937 to 18,614). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Aldergate Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 99.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 21 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Tamworth

  • St Giles Hospice - Whittington · 3.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
  • Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 9.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
  • Goscote Hospice · 12.2 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Tamworth

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Tamworth a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Tamworth

Tamworth suits those with family or social ties already in the West Midlands and a preference for town-centre living over a dedicated retirement destination. The area has a slightly above-average older population, which can mean more peer community, though this isn't a specialist retirement hotspot. Care home choice exists locally, though you'll want to compare provision carefully with nearby larger towns.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the town; Tamworth is within reach of broader hospital services across the West Midlands conurbation.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the most recent period was 13 offences; the most common types were violent crime, anti-social behaviour and burglary — worth discussing with any care home about their security arrangements and local policing presence.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your immediate family and support network are, and whether a West Midlands location fits your need to stay connected.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check weekly fees for local care homes against the national average; Tamworth's position within a metropolitan county may affect pricing compared with more rural retirement areas.
  • Transport: Tamworth has bus links and rail access to nearby cities; the town centre is reasonably walkable for daily needs, though some care homes may be on the outskirts.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operates locally; availability and size vary, so inspect a few to judge the choice and standard available to you.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Five parks and one allotment provide outdoor space; restaurants, cafes and pubs offer social eating and meeting points nearby.
  • Community: Look for memory cafés, social groups and activities run by local care homes or community centres to help you stay socially engaged.
  • Climate: The West Midlands climate is typical for central England — mild, with regular rainfall; winters are cool and occasionally frosty.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime profile: Violent crime and burglary feature in recent figures — ask any prospective care home about their approach to resident safety and any measures in place.
  • Specialist provision: Tamworth is not a dedicated retirement resort, so the range of care homes and retirement-specific services may be more limited than in larger care hubs; check what's available locally before committing.

Questions about care homes in Tamworth

How many dementia care homes are there in Tamworth?

AskBart lists 6 dementia care homes in and around Tamworth, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Tamworth rated?

Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Tamworth?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Tamworth?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Tamworth:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Tamworth

Near Tamworth

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: Tanya Dedyukhina, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons